Estilos y estrategias de afrontamiento en estudiantes adolescentes de Sevilla de Oro

Abstract

Adolescence is characterized by important bio-psycho-social changes, internal and external demands that will require a certain capacity for coping. Consequently, it is necessary to know the actions employed by individuals to face the changes that this phase of life implies, because the behavior patterns established at this age can have a positive or negative impact on the subsequent mental and physical health of the person. The objective of this research was to describe the predominant coping styles and strategies in high school students according to sex, level of instruction, age and academic institution. The study was conducted with a quantitative approach, a non-experimental cross-sectional design and a descriptive scope. The population consisted of 205 high school students belonging to the two educational establishments in Sevilla de Oro. As research instruments, the Adolescent Coping Scale (ACS) and a sociodemographic record were used. The results indicated that the strategies to strive and succeed, worry, focus on the positive and seek relaxing amusements, predominate among the studied population, as well as the coping style aimed at solving problems.